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Prep: 20 min., Cook: 6 min., Bake: 6 min.

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Asian preparations are natural for persimmons. You can also serve individual wraps as appetizers.

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These no-bake treats taste like bite-sized candy bars and are terrific with a cup of coffee. Prepare them up to two days in advance, and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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N0tes: If making up to 1 day ahead, prepare through step 5; cover and chill. Let warm to room temperature and unmold.

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This creamy cheesecake has a glistening topping of caramelized, candylike orange slices. Prep and Cook Time: about 2 1/4 hours, plus at least 3 1/2 hours to cool and chill. Notes: For the topping, slice the whole orange as thinly and evenly as possible. If this seems difficult, cut it in half lengthwise, then crosswise in thin slices.

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Mary Frances Noveh from River Ridge, Louisiana, sent us this dessert recipe, which first appeared in December 2001. She noted it was like a "peanut butter and chocolate candy bar." We loved the results, and since it makes two pies, you can share one with a friend and keep the other for yourself. Several tasters in our Test Kitchens enjoy serving this pie frozen.

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Best Cake. In our early days, we often used applesauce to replace fat and keep calories in check in desserts. In 2000, we used butter in a recipe that's nutritionally sound yet boasts rich, moist texture and flavor. --Recipe by Maureen Callahan (March 2000)

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We like serving these zingy cocktails in test tube-shaped tumblers to play up their "bloody" side. Prep Time: 20 minutes. Notes: Make the raspberry purée up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate airtight, then mix cocktails just before serving.

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